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~ Events, Fairs and Festivals ~Converse Fair2013 Converse Fair Dates TBA please check our website for accurate information Converse Fairgrounds
Circus City Metric Century Bicycle Ride 1st Weekend in June Cole Porter Festival 2nd Weekend in June Iron Bridge Festival 3rd Saturday in June June 25-29, 2012 ~ Miami County 4-H FairMiami County Fairgrounds, Peru. Exhibits, Food, Entertainment, Tractor Show.
Bunker Hill Festival 4th Weekend in June Downtown Bunker Hill Food, Music, Booths Contact: 765-689-7673
Relay for Life 4th Weekend in June Riverwalk in Peru
July 4th Celebration Maconaquah Park in Peru Kid’s games, food, music, Soap Box Derby and fireworks at dusk Contact: 765-472-2400
Mexico Garage Sales 1st Weekend in July Uptown Mexico Games, food, community garage sales, softball tournament Contact: Lester Walten at 765-985-2628
Circus City Festival 3rd Full Week in July Downtown Peru Ten performances of the finest youth circus in an air-conditioned, three-ring arena, Parade, Rides, Food Contact: 765-472-3918
E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival 3rd Weekend in July Borderman Gym in Converse Wood carvers demonstrations Contact: 765-395-3943
International Circus Hall of Fame Month of July State Road 124 in Peru Professional circus starts, Big Top entertainment, performing circus animals, Elephant rides, museum full of circus memorabilia Contact: 800-771-0241
Sports Car Club of America 1st Weekend in August Grissom Aeroplex in Peru Club Racing Contact: 800-770-2055
Converse Town Rummage & Garage Sales 1st Weekend in August Uptown Converse Contact: 765-395-3448
Denver Days Festival Thurs-Sun 2nd Weekend in August Downtown Denver Parade, Food, Car Show, Entertainment Contact: 765-985-2341
Hoosier Heritage Festival 3rd Weekend in August Miami County Fairgrounds in Peru An interactive event celebrating our agricultural heritage with antique tractors, engines and equipment Contact: 765-438-3835
Labor Day Rally for Riley’s Auction 1st Weekend in September (Sun) Honey Bear Hollow Campground in Peru Food, auction, entertainment Contact: 765-473-4342
Mississinewa Triathlon 2nd Weekend in September Mississinewa Park in Peru Swim, Bike, Run Triathlon Contact: Larry Brown at 765-473-6528
Amboy Fall Fest 3rd Weekend in September Downtown Amboy Games, Face Painting, Bake Sale, Car Show, Parade, Karaoke Contact: 765-395-7242
Macy Fall Fest 3rd Weekend in September Downtown Macy Yard Sales, Games, Food and Bands Contact: 574-835-6708
Cole Porter Classic 5K, 15K Run and a 5 K Walk 1st Weekend in October Start at Circus City Building, run along Nickel Plate Trail Contact: Jim Yates at 765-469-5066
Oktoberfest 1st Weekend in October Riverwalk in Peru Entertainment, Chili Cook-off, Beer/Wine Tent, Food, kid’s activities and heritage celebration Contact: 765-472-1923
Veteran’s Day Peru High School 11 am – Guest Speakers Contact: 765-472-3901
Quigley Jazz Fest 2nd Full Weekend in November Peru High School Auditorium Swing Choir, Vocalists, Big Band, Jazz Band, Jam Session Contact: Tom Gustin at 765-469-0905
Downtown Christmas Open House 2nd Wednesday in November Downtown Peru Parade, Shopping, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, Santa House Contact: 765-472-1923 |
